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Hall of Technical Documentation Weirdness

Apologies for the downtime--I'm upgrading the hall.

Date: 01/10/2007
Owner: Gallery Administrator
Size: 108 items
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KeepYourRubbish

KeepYourRubbish

I think they mean "Please don't litter", but I'm not sure.

Date: 06/23/2007
Views: 3751
Last Tango in Paris, Anyone?

Last Tango in Paris, Anyone?

From a remote control, some cautionary advice on avoiding a 'buttery end'. (Thanks, Sarah)

Date: 06/23/2007
Views: 4851
Lost Remote

Lost Remote

Other possible reasons: "Your wife has left you, and taken the TV", "In your senility, you put it in the dishwasher" and "It's in your dog".

Date: 06/23/2007
Views: 4883
Man and Wall

Man and Wall

"Relax and place your forehead against a wall. If you are Elvis, stand further back from the wall to accomodate your additional girth." From a Dutch book on breathing lessons for professional singers. (Thanks, Eike)

Date: 06/23/2007
Views: 4687
Man Down

Man Down

"For God's sake, watch out for attack boxes" (Thanks, Divide)

Date: 06/23/2007
Views: 3978
Marvelous Cookware

Marvelous Cookware

Another remarkable example of 'engrish', from a Korean stone cooking pot. (Thanks, Marlene)

Date: 06/23/2007
Views: 4237
Menual

Menual

Who's up for some menual labour? (Thanks, Marc)

Date: 06/23/2007
Views: 3883
MERB

MERB

"Beware of over-sized books, bubble tea and tampons." Not exactly technical documentation, but apparently the logo of the EPA's Microbial Exposure Research Branch and too bizarre not to include. (Thanks, Anne)

Date: 06/23/2007
Views: 3601
Mouse Hanger

Mouse Hanger

From a mouse pad with a plastic frame. I couldn't decide why this one was peculiar. Maybe because it's so obvious, but utterly useless.

Date: 06/23/2007
Views: 3719
Movers, Printer

Movers, Printer

If you engage in a threesome with this HP LaserJet 4200N printer, one partner must wear coulottes at all times.

Date: 06/23/2007
Views: 3577
Movers

Movers

"WARNING: Threesomes can also result in hurt feelings, broken friendships and dismemberment." (Thanks, John)

Date: 06/23/2007
Views: 3276
Nail Gun

Nail Gun

I'd have thought this was obvious, but what do I know?

Date: 06/23/2007
Views: 5152
Nauseous Nuns

Nauseous Nuns

This disturbing image comes from the plastic bag wrapped around Dell monitors. Maybe 'Nauseous Nuns Not Permitted'?

Date: 06/23/2007
Views: 3288
No Horseplay, Either

No Horseplay, Either

Defecating in the usual way is a-ok, though. From a park in Hanoi. (Thanks, James)

Date: 06/23/2007
Views: 4558
No-Gangsters-Allowed

No-Gangsters-Allowed

"If you've got a cheap suit, a pistol or are a member of the mafia, you're not permitted."

Date: 06/23/2007
Views: 4013
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